Foran stays with Sea Eagles

Manly has confirmed five-eighth Kieran Foran has re-signed to stay at the club until the end of 2015.

The 21-year-old Kiwi international was being headhunted by former Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler, but put pen to paper on a new three-year deal to maintain his premiership-winning partnership with Daly Cherry-Evans.

"This has been the toughest decision of my life, but I love playing with my mates and playing with a club that has such a great culture and strong values," he said.

But coach Geoff Toovey said Foran's signing was yet another boost for the Sea Eagles.

"Kieran has a fantastic future at this great club. Despite enormous outside pressure, he's handled this process very professionally and it's a great reflection of the club's spirit, culture and camaraderie that he has decided to stay," he said.

"Kieran is an important part of the Sea Eagles' future and his combination with Daly is one of the best in the game. We've always wanted to secure him for the long-term and we're glad he's decided to stay," added chief operating officer David Perry.

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